In lrg. bowl, combine fist 7 ingredients, blending well and set aside.

Grease a 2-qt. long baking dish.

In a lrg. bowl, combine the next 7 ingredients until blended. Pour 1/2 of the mixture into the prepared pan. Pour all of the first mixture on top of the batter in the pan and top with the other 1/2 of remaining batter, being careful not to mix together. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon and bake for 45 to 60 min.

Warm the blueberry filling and lemon peel together and pour over slices of the blintz.

Option 2: Here\s another version originating from Oshkosh, WI: Omit the farmers cheese and cottage cheese in the above recipe and substitute 2 lb. ricotta cheese and 8 oz. cream cheese. Bake and prepare the same as the directions state above, baking 30 min. longer until golden and done in center.